For its first disc devoted to a single composer, Guild presents what could be called the "authentic performing editions" of this music. For many years, Haydn (pronounced HAY-din) Wood's colorful, tuneful works have appeared in new recordings during the Light Music revival, but here we have many first performances, including some conducted by the composer himself, which have indelibly secured their places in the minds of veteran listeners. Wood has often been compared to Eric Coates, and he shares that composer's exquisite taste in orchestration and boundless gift for melody.